Short links and custom aliases
Turn a public HTTP or HTTPS URL into a shorter link. Choose a custom short code when the alias is available.
URL shortener and link tools
Shorten links. Share with clarity.
Create compact links for public HTTP and HTTPS destinations, choose a custom alias, set an expiry, and review available click analytics—all from one web app.
Click analyticsQR codesBulk shortening
Tools for managing shareable links
WafyURL combines link shortening with several optional tools for different sharing needs.
Optional password protection
Add a password to require a password check before a visitor is redirected to the destination.
Link expiration
Choose an expiry of one hour, 24 hours, seven days, or 30 days. Links can also be created without a set expiry.
Click analytics
Review click counts and available information such as referrer, device, browser, operating system, and approximate location.
QR codes and bulk shortening
Generate QR codes for shortened links and submit multiple URLs in a single batch. Use the bulk-shortening tool to submit multiple URLs in one batch.
Destination preview
Retrieve available page title, description, and Open Graph image metadata to preview a public destination before sharing.
How to use WafyURL
A simple flow for creating and sharing a shortened link.
STEP 01
Enter your destination
Paste a publicly accessible HTTP or HTTPS URL into the shortening form.
STEP 02
Choose your options
Set a custom alias if available, add an optional password, and choose whether the link should expire.
STEP 03
Create and share
Generate the short link, then use available QR code and analytics tools as needed.
Useful for different kinds of users
Short links can make sharing easier across personal, creative, business, and technical workflows.
Everyday users and students
Share long web addresses more neatly in messages, notes, study materials, or documents.
Creators, marketers, and businesses
Use custom aliases, QR codes, expiry options, and click analytics when distributing links across channels.
Developers and technical users
Shorten multiple URLs in a batch and use destination previews when working with public links.
Privacy and analytics
Click analytics may record technical request information to describe link activity.
- Available data can include IP address, user agent, referrer, and approximate location.
- Review the privacy implications before sharing links for sensitive contexts.
- Use WafyURL’s official privacy information and current implementation for details.
Use password protection thoughtfully
Password protection adds a step before redirecting, but it should not be treated as a dedicated secure file-sharing or confidential-data service.
- Do not use short links as a substitute for a secure channel for sensitive information.
- Use a strong, unique password if enabling this option.
- Only shorten destinations you are permitted to share.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a custom short code?
Yes. You can request a custom alias if it is available.
Can a link expire automatically?
Yes. Choose one hour, 24 hours, seven days, or 30 days. You can also leave the link without a configured expiry.
What information is available in analytics?
Analytics can include click counts and available referrer, device, browser, operating-system, and location information. Some details depend on what the request and configured location service provide.
How many links can I shorten at once?
Yes. The bulk-shortening tool lets you submit multiple URLs in one batch.
Does password protection make a link suitable for confidential information?
Not by itself. Do not treat password-protected short links as a replacement for a dedicated secure channel for sensitive information.
Make your next link easier to share.
Open WafyURL to create a short link and explore the available link tools.